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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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66 tail gate chains

I have a step side box. Ordered chains for it, had none when I got it. The chains are short in length. I cannot open my tailgate to the point it would normally be at. Ordered these through LMC, wondering if anyone has found the correct length chains somewhere else?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Grandpas1
I have a Flareside box. Ordered chains for it, had none when I got it. The chains are short in length. I cannot open my tailgate to the point it would normally be at. Ordered these through LMC, wondering if anyone has found the correct length chains somewhere else?
LMC's catalogs are rife with errors and omissions. What were the applications for the chains?

What length is the Flareside (Stepside is a Chevrolet) bed, 6 1/2' or 8' or 9' if an F350?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 03:57 PM
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There book said they fit my 66 step side . I have 6 1/2' bed
 
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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Sorry, just seen the step side comment. Flare side it is.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 03:59 PM
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Ok, I should really read more then 1 time before responding. 66 F100 6 1/2' bed flare side
 
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Originally Posted by Grandpas1
Ok, I should really read more then 1 time before responding. 66 F100 6 1/2' bed flareside
2) B3TZ-8344456-C (replaced BAAA-8344456-A) .. Flareside Tailgate Chain & Bracket Assy / Reproduced

1953/72 F100 with 6 1/2' Flareside Bed. The 8 and 9 foot beds used a different chain.

Carpenter shows the chains under the original BAAA-8344456-A part number for 1953/72 F100's with 110/114/115 inch wheelbases, which are 6 1/2' beds.

Before buying, ask the seller(s) how long the complete chain and bracket is, Ford truck parts catalogs do not say.
 

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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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Thank you sir. Information much appreciated.
 
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After some 40 plus years, and a couple sets of tailgate chains, decided to go with wire cables as opposed to chain. Entered hardware store and measured for the appropriate diameter and length wire cable; included additional length for wrapping the cable over the cable thimbles, then used the store professional crimper, 'important' for securing the ferrules at both ends; one can use the rubber covers for few $ more. Once the cables were made, used mini cable clamps to attach the original tailgate end pieces. Seem to recall both replacement wire cables came to around $30-40? Of course, owner interested in maintaining the original appearance should perhaps purchased the chain set up.
 
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Of course, owner interested in maintaining the original appearance should perhaps purchased the chain set up.

Where's the fun in that! make it custom, make it your own.

MAR-K also sells a really trick hidden hinge and latch set for the "Flareside.
 
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Where's the fun in that! make it custom, make it your own.

MAR-K also sells a really trick hidden hinge and latch set for the "Flareside.
Will have to check out the 'MAR-K' hinge?

The wire cable configuration was not planned, kinda something myself and the store attendant came up with, could not beat the price; although, failed to mention decided to purchase the plastic coated wire cable at an additional cost, stripped couple inches off the ends for inserting into the ferrules.
 
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Originally Posted by daveengelson
Will have to check out the 'MAR-K' hinge?

The wire cable configuration was not planned, kinda something myself and the store attendant came up with, could not beat the price; although, failed to mention decided to purchase the plastic coated wire cable at an additional cost, stripped couple inches off the ends for inserting into the ferrules.
they call it a link, i called it a hinge.

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